The US and Turkey have released opposing accounts of a phone call between Presidents Donald Trump and Recep Tayyip Erdogan, highlighting deepening tensions between the two countries amid a Turkish military campaign in Syria. The US also said it wanted closer bilateral cooperation and cares about Turkey's legitimate security concerns.

The YPG has denied any direct military or political links with the PKK, while the United States has rejected Turkey's portrayal of the group.

Yucel himself said in a written interview with German news agency DPA from his Turkish jail cell this month that he was "not available for any dirty deals" to win his freedom.

Erdogan said Operation Olive Branch is not aimed at Kurds, but instead targets terrorists in the region. In between the two cities lies a Turkish-controlled zone.

On Wednesday, rockets, apparently fired from Syria, struck the Turkish border town of Kilis, wounding at least eight people who were gathered in a mosque, according to press reports. First, the US has been completely sidelined in the operation. "We would appreciate it and we would urge them to limit the incursion as much as possible". The Trump administration, meanwhile, has become increasingly frustrated by Turkey's apparently retaliatory detentions of American citizens, as well as employees of American consulates in the country.

The White House said that Trump had on Wednesday told Erdogan "to de-escalate" the situation in northern Syria. It's the most powerful country in the Middle East, it's a North Atlantic Treaty Organisation ally (with the second-biggest army in the alliance), and it controls the Straits that give the Russian navy access to the Mediterranean. But it was unclear whether it would sway Turkish decisions.

"President Erdogan is trying to make a statement that it is Erdogan and not Trump who will determine the future course of USA policy in Syria", he said.

"Trump did not share any "concerns [about] escalating violence" with regard to the ongoing military operation in Afrin".

Although the US does not have any forces in Afrin province, it deployed troops to Manbij March previous year, following Kurdish forces taking control of the town in 2016.

Less than a week into Turkey's military operation in Afrin, Washington is exerting pressure on Ankara to de-escalate its activities, amidst heightened United States concerns that the fighting is hurting the broader battle against ISIL in Syria.

Others say the operation aims to oust a militia of between 8,000 to 10,000 fighters affiliated with the People's Protection Units or YPG, a Syrian Kurdish group that has controlled territory in northern Syria and a proven top US ally in fighting the Islamic State group.

Gboard's built-in GIF creator featuring Motion Stills is already live on iOS
While some of them are available for download via Google Play Store, the new Gboard Go app hasn't been listed there yet. You take a great photo, crop it, and then realize it looks totally wonky when you upload it to Instagram Stories .

Government shutdown: What's open, what's not
Some Yosemite areas are accessible , however access may change without notice, and there will be limited NPS-provided services. Due to their proximity to Concession operated facilities, the restrooms at Upper Pines Campground and Camp 4 will be open .

Turkish military enters Syrian city after days of airstrikes
Military analyst Abdullah Agar said USA support had "really deepened", causing "a lot of concern" for Turkey. The YPG said Turkey's strikes had killed six civilians and three of its members and injured 13 civilians. Microsoft is expanding its Xbox Game Pass subscription service Politicians react to Kentucky school shooting 'Super Blue Blood Moon' to occur next week Coach wants Liverpool to do more than preserve unbeaten run Prague hotel fire death toll rises to four Khloe Kardashian Explains How To Pronounce New Niece Chicago's Nickname Conflict among world powers a growing concern, experts say The new Apple feature that will stop your old iPhone slowing down Tide Pod Challenge called 'pretty foolish behavior' Chelsea €65m for Dzeko and Emerson Cryptocurrency prices tank due to regulatory fears
[null, null, null, {"document_url": "http://bollywoodnonstop.com/2018/01/26/trump-warns-erdogan-to-limit-assault-on-kurds.html", "unformatted_src": "http://breakingnews.ie/remote/content.assets.pressassociation.io/2018/01/23172030/c8c30cf5-4077-4fbc-a943-edd98665f342.jpg", "src": "http://breakingnews.ie/remote/content.assets.pressassociation.io/2018/01/23172030/c8c30cf5-4077-4fbc-a943-edd98665f342.jpg", "formatted_filename": "c c cf fbc a edd f", "alt_text": "Microsoft is expanding its Xbox Game Pass subscription service"}, null, {"document_url": "http://bollywoodnonstop.com/2018/01/26/trump-warns-erdogan-to-limit-assault-on-kurds.html", "unformatted_src": "https://cdni.rt.com/files/2018.01/article/5a674b6afc7e93972b8b456a.jpg", "src": "https://cdni.rt.com/files/2018.01/article/5a674b6afc7e93972b8b456a.jpg", "formatted_filename": "a b afc e b b a", "alt_text": "Politicians react to Kentucky school shooting"}, null, {"document_url": "http://bollywoodnonstop.com/2018/01/26/trump-warns-erdogan-to-limit-assault-on-kurds.html", "unformatted_src": "https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/o/0/w/e/1/image.related.StuffLandscapeSixteenByNine.620x349.1nynou.png/1516730868904.jpg", "src": "https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/o/0/w/e/1/image.related.StuffLandscapeSixteenByNine.620x349.1nynou.png/1516730868904.jpg", "alt_text": "'Super Blue Blood Moon' to occur next week"}, null, null, {"document_url": "http://bollywoodnonstop.com/2018/01/26/trump-warns-erdogan-to-limit-assault-on-kurds.html", "unformatted_src": "https://cdni.rt.com/files/2018.01/article/5a638cb4fc7e935f218b4567.jpg", "src": "https://cdni.rt.com/files/2018.01/article/5a638cb4fc7e935f218b4567.jpg", "formatted_filename": "a cb fc e f b", "alt_text": "Prague hotel fire death toll rises to four"}, null, {"document_url": "http://bollywoodnonstop.com/2018/01/26/trump-warns-erdogan-to-limit-assault-on-kurds.html", "unformatted_src": "http://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/rhfEYt6y0iwNWgxKZf7sK8HNd-Q=/900x506/smart/filters:quality(70)/arc-anglerfish-syd-prod-nzme.s3.amazonaws.com/public/2P65D3U3KFCG3KRIBXXNLWF374.jpg", "src": "http://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/rhfEYt6y0iwNWgxKZf7sK8HNd-Q=/900x506/smart/filters:quality(70)/arc-anglerfish-syd-prod-nzme.s3.amazonaws.com/public/2P65D3U3KFCG3KRIBXXNLWF374.jpg", "formatted_filename": "P D U KFCG KRIBXXNLWF", "alt_text": "Exhausted yet? Simona Halep, Lauren Davis need OT and then some"}, null, {"document_url": "http://bollywoodnonstop.com/2018/01/26/trump-warns-erdogan-to-limit-assault-on-kurds.html", "unformatted_src": "https://metrouk2.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/prc_66153177.jpg", "src": "https://metrouk2.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/prc_66153177.jpg", "formatted_filename": "prc", "alt_text": "Khloe Kardashian Explains How To Pronounce New Niece Chicago's Nickname"}, null, {"document_url": "http://bollywoodnonstop.com/2018/01/26/trump-warns-erdogan-to-limit-assault-on-kurds.html", "unformatted_src": "http://image.nj.com/home/njo-media/width600/img/phillies_main/photo/nba-chicago-bulls-at-toronto-raptors-b8785bec958bf34b.jpg", "src": "http://image.nj.com/home/njo-media/width600/img/phillies_main/photo/nba-chicago-bulls-at-toronto-raptors-b8785bec958bf34b.jpg", "formatted_filename": "nba chicago bulls at toronto raptors b bec bf b", "alt_text": "Major League Baseball star Roy Halladay died from blunt force trauma, drowning"}, null, {"document_url": "http://bollywoodnonstop.com/2018/01/26/trump-warns-erdogan-to-limit-assault-on-kurds.html", "unformatted_src": "http://thehill.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumb_small_article/public/world_economic_forum_1.jpg", "src": "http://thehill.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumb_small_article/public/world_economic_forum_1.jpg", "formatted_filename": "world economic forum", "alt_text": "Conflict among world powers a growing concern, experts say"}, null, {"document_url": "http://bollywoodnonstop.com/2018/01/26/trump-warns-erdogan-to-limit-assault-on-kurds.html", "unformatted_src": "http://www.wcnc.com/img/resize/content.wcnc.com/photo/2018/01/15/dog%20flu_1516075393210.jpg_12379211_ver1.0.jpg", "src": "http://www.wcnc.com/img/resize/content.wcnc.com/photo/2018/01/15/dog%20flu_1516075393210.jpg_12379211_ver1.0.jpg", "formatted_filename": "dog flu", "alt_text": "Dallas County Reports 2 More Flu-Related Deaths; Includes 17-Year-Old"}, null, null, {"document_url": "http://bollywoodnonstop.com/2018/01/26/trump-warns-erdogan-to-limit-assault-on-kurds.html", "unformatted_src": "http://kndu.images.worldnow.com/images/15856223_G.jpg", "src": "http://kndu.images.worldnow.com/images/15856223_G.jpg", "alt_text": "Tide Pod Challenge called 'pretty foolish behavior'"}, null, null, null]